Obituaries

Jul 10, 2025

Yvonne Ellis, 75, of Watertown, SD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD.

Yvonne Kathryn Ellis was born on October 5, 1949, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to John Brateng and Elizabeth (Nielsen) Brateng. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith on October 30, 1949, and confirmed at St....

Jul 8, 2025

James "Jim" Lloyd Larson, Newfolden, MN, age 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Funeral service will be 10:30 AM on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Westaker Free Lutheran Church, Newfolden, MN with Reverend Kevin Hall officiating. The Burial and Military Honors will...

Jul 8, 2025

Nathan Robert Keller, age 45, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at the Mayo Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born on May 25, 1980 at St. Andrew's Hospital in Bottineau, North Dakota to Bruce and Kathy (Marquardt) Keller.

Nathan's early life took him across the country, attending schools in Bottineau, ND; Colorado Springs, CO; Farmington,...

Jul 4, 2025

John Patrick Doppler was born on November 12, 1943, in Bismarck, North Dakota, the son of Lawrence and Margaret (Moran) Doppler.

John was a proud graduate of St. Mary's Catholic Schools, attending St. Mary's Grade School and St. Mary's High School, and later graduating from St. Mary's Catholic School in New England, North Dakota. He continued his...

Jul 4, 2025

Vernon D Dokkin was born January 31,1935 in Winnepeg, Canada to Mabel Morran and was given the name Sidney Allen.  He was adopted by Louis and Selena Dokkin and his name was changed to Vernon Dean Dokkin.

Following High School, he joined the Air Force and was enlisted for 8 years.  He worked in the Intelligence department...

Jun 30, 2025

David Stroh, age 85, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on September 10, 1939, in LaMoure, North Dakota, to Arthur and Adeline (Dathe) Stroh. He was raised in LaMoure as the eldest of five siblings, one brother and three sisters....

Jun 30, 2025

Charles Kiesow, 84, of Goodridge, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM prayer service on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will begin...

Jun 27, 2025

Michael Gene Holten died on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, Minnesota after his battle with cancer.  He was 69 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, July 11, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Home in Thief River Falls, Minnesota with Pastor Kristin Ostercamp officiating.  Visitation will be...

Jun 21, 2025

Linda Bodell Schindler, 76, of Strandquist, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Linda was born on June 23, 1948, in Warren, Minnesota, to Frence Helmer and Agnes Florence (Hanson) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethesda Lutheran Church and attended school in Strandquist.

On May 14, 1967, she...

Jun 17, 2025

Roger Lee Solem, 87, of rural Newfolden, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his farm, just the way he wanted.

We will celebrate his life on Friday, June 27, 2025, 11 am, at Rindal Lutheran Church, rural Viking, MN, with visitation one hour before the service.

On February 11, 1938, Roger was...

Jun 14, 2025

David Jon Wallenberg, 66, died on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his residence in rural Goodridge, MN.

The service Celebrating the life of David Jon Wallenberg of Goodridge will be held at 2:30 Saturday June 21, 2025 at the Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls.

Family and friends may gather at Johnson Funeral Service...

Jun 14, 2025

Jeffrey Kenneth Dahl, age 70, passed away at his residence in rural Bagley, MN on Saturday, June 14, 2025. He was born on December 22, 1954, in Cavalier, ND, to Kenneth and Clarice Dahl.

Jeffrey's life was a testament to faith, hard work, and dedication. Baptized at Walhalla Lutheran Church and later confirmed at Elim Lutheran Brethren...

Jun 14, 2025

Jason Grindeland, 38 of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his residence in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Jason's life at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.

Jason...

Jun 12, 2025

Linda Lou LaVigne, 80, died on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Oakland Park Nursing Home, Thief River Falls, MN.

She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" LaVigne, Red Lake Falls, MN; children: Shanna (John) Engelstad, Thief River Falls, MN, and Brandt (Nana) LaFave, Indonesia.

Jun 7, 2025

Donald Gene Vraa was born on January 28, 1952, in Thief River Falls, MN, to Herbert and Marion (Erickson) Vraa. He was baptized and confirmed at Ekelund Lutheran Church in rural Goodridge, MN. He attended school in Goodridge and graduated in 1970.

In the fall of 1970, Donnie enlisted with the United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division,...

Jun 3, 2025

James Wayne Vedbraaten passed away peacefully at his home in Avon, Minnesota, on 3 June 2025. He was 78.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, 9 June 2025, at St. Bernard's Church in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, with Father Rick Lambert officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 PM,...

May 30, 2025

Cindy (Lucynda) Tsukichi (née Hansen) A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, dedicated community member, and life-giving organ donor

Cindy Tsukichi passed away peacefully at Sanford Medical Center on May 30th in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Born on August 1, 1950, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, she grew up surrounded by love and pursued her education at St. Francis High...

May 30, 2025

Delores Evangeline Keim of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Lakota, ND passed away at her home in Thief River Falls, MN.

No services are planned.

Delores Miller was born December 12, 1931, near Goodridge, MN daughter of Morris and Signe (Sjulestad) Miller.  She was the eldest of 10, grew up on the family farm....

May 29, 2025

Annabelle Safira Cuppett, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Oakland Park Nursing Home in Thief River Falls, MN surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Stephanie White officiating. Burial will be at...

May 29, 2025

Dennis Ernest Klopp, 79, of Newfolden, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 31, 1945, in Warren, Minnesota, he lived a life devoted to his family, his faith, and his passion for farming.

Dennis was baptized and confirmed at Alma Lutheran...